International Women’s Day 2020
Posted March 6, 2020
March 8th is international women’s day, and a chance for us to celebrate some of the amazing people that support the work of RMC. These incredible women go above and beyond and have helped break down barriers for others. We also will be taking action to support the community with our own action day! “International[…]
Syrian families explore history of RAF servicemen and women
Posted February 20, 2020
Our Syrian Resettlement team continued their integration and learning about British history and culture with a visit to RAF Cosford’s Museum this half term. Over 60 people attended the visit today (20th Feb) and spent the day discovering the history of the RAF, with the 4D simulator being a huge hit with the children! Despite[…]
Home Office stats on EU Settlement
Posted February 6, 2020
MORE THAN 215,000 APPLICATIONS TO THE EU SETTLEMENT SCHEME FROM THE WEST MIDLANDS The Home Office has today (6 February) announced that there have been more than 215,000 applications to the EU Settlement Scheme from the West Midlands. According to newly released official statistics up to the end of December 2019, Birmingham (57,340), Coventry (23,420), Sandwell (20,080)[…]
EU Settlement Scheme with RMC
Posted January 29, 2020
The Refugee and Migrant Centre (RMC) is a Home office approved provider of support for the EU settlement scheme to allow EU residents settled status in the UK after Brexit. There are several events taking place starting tomorrow to support people accessing support to apply for EU settlement. To mark this, we wanted to share some of[…]
Deputy Mayor of Walsall unveils new RMC Walsall office
Posted January 22, 2020
Opening of new office marks 20th anniversary of The Refugee and Migrant Centre Over 100 people celebrated the official opening of The Refugee and Migrant Centre’s (RMC) new home in Walsall today. Dignitaries, partners, friends and supporters from across the town and beyond were in attendance for the celebration, including The Right Worshipful, Deputy Mayor[…]
International Volunteer Day 2019
Posted December 5, 2019
This International Volunteer Day we are sending out a big thanks to all of our volunteers who help us each and every day. Volunteering is a key part of our work at RMC and volunteers are given the chance to build their skills and get new experiences while making a huge impact on our work[…]
New Shop Launches in the City Centre
Posted November 5, 2019
A Syrian couple have successfully opened their new clothes shop in the centre of Wolverhampton. Ahmad and Ghousoun came to the UK with their children via the Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) after fleeing their home in Syria. Previously, Ahmad was working as a tailor, running his own successful business in Syria. Upon arrival in[…]
Black History Month – “My role at RMC allows me to be the voice that our clients may not have”
Posted November 1, 2019
After working with a human rights for women non-governmental organisation (NGO) in Nigeria, Mawedo – a proud Nigerian who gained her British nationality in 2004 – wanted to continue this type of work in the UK. Initially volunteering with RMC in 2018, this led to a full time role as an advisor and health coordinator,[…]
Black History Month – My first job in the UK gives me the chance to support so many people
Posted October 31, 2019
First arriving at RMC as a client in 2015, Mam initially volunteered before securing employment as an accident and emergency (A and E) Resilience Support Project Officer at the charity in 2018. Based at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, she now supports the charity’s clients to improve their health and reduce pressure on A and E[…]
Black History Month – The importance of telling normal people’s stories, good and bad.
Posted October 30, 2019
Project co-ordinator for the MiFriendly Cities project at RMC, Ray Simmonds role focuses on supporting the charity’s clients and other marginalised migrant communities to secure employment or further education opportunities across Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton and the Black Country. My main role at RMC is to support marginalised communities and people to get a job. Securing[…]
